Samantha Gaudie Ley Tavares

I offer counseling services in English and Portuguese, bringing decades of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. My goal is to help you build practical, personalized skills that align with your strengths, empowering you to find balance, clarity, and fulfillment in your life.

I specialize in premarital and marital counseling, parenting, anxiety, women’s mental health, grief and life transitions, depression, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, infertility, and cross-cultural adjustment. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals and couples navigating complex emotional experiences with compassion and clarity.

My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Person-Centered Approach, and the Gottman Method. When appropriate and desired by the client, I also incorporate a faith-based perspective as part of the therapeutic process.

In addition to individual and couples work, I have experience leading mindfulness-based groups focused on anxiety, grief, and emotional regulation for both adults and adolescents. I also support clients coping with miscarriage-related grief and help couples work through forgiveness and healing within their relationships.

Since the first encounter, I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we will work toward meaningful growth and lasting change, helping you move forward with confidence and resilience.